Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Undergraduates spent countless hours studying and completed a minimum of 42 credits to
complete their degrees. Majors focused on one of four programs of study: Comparative
Politics and International Relations; American Government, Law, and Public Policy; Political
Behavior and Political Psychology; or Political Theory/Philosophy.

Congratuations to the Undergraduate Class of 2020 from the Department of Political
Science Faculty and Staff!

Double Major in SociologyMinors in International Studies and Asian and Asian-American StudiesSumma cum laude

I would like to take this space to remember my friend and teammate Noah Farrelly,
who passed away in December 2018 while doing what he loved. I also would like to thank
my teammates and family for all the support I've received while at Stony Brook.

I would like to express my gratitude towards my family who were my constant emotional
support, providing me with guidance, love, and positivity. I would not be where I
am today without my family and words can never truly express how much I love them.

Erica - Thank you for your never-ending support and encouragement. Emerson & Hayden
- Never give up on your dreams. I love you all. "Our greatest weakness lies in giving
up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

Double Major in Asian StudiesMinors in International Studies and Russian StudiesSumma cum laude

"Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than
you seem, and smarter than you think." A.A. Milne Thank you to everyone who has made
my journey at SBU life-changing. I wouldn't be where I am today without you.

I would like to thank my family and all my friends for supporting me throughout my
four years at Stony Brook, even when I wanted to give up. Stony Brook brought me some
of the most amazing experiences and people and for that, I am forever grateful.

To everyone that played a role in my time here at Stony Brook, from my parents to
my roommates, my professors to my friends, of which there are too many to list, I
can never thank you all enough. I hope I have and will continue to make you proud.

"During the night, go out and stare at the moon. Let it teach you how to see hope
during the darkest times." What a ride! Thank you to God, and thank you to my family,
my friends and my professors who made these years a time I will always cherish.

"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him. How shall we comfort ourselves,
the murderers of all murderers? What was holiest and mightiest of all that the world
has yet owned has bled to death under our knives: who will wipe this blood off us?
What water is there for us to clean ourselves? What festivals of atonement, what sacred
games shall we have to invent? Is not the greatness of this deed too great for us?
Must we ourselves not become gods simply to appear worthy of it?" - Friedrich Nietzsche